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Thomas Jefferson

1997 · 90 min · Documentary

The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.

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Ken Burns — Director · Ken Burns — Creator

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Sam Waterston portraitSam WaterstonThomas Jefferson (voice)Blythe Danner portraitBlythe DannerMartha Jefferson (voice)Gwyneth Paltrow portraitGwyneth PaltrowJefferson's grandaughter (voice)Ossie Davis portraitOssie DavisNarrator (voice)Michael Potts portraitMichael PottsIsaacGore Vidal portraitGore VidalSelfGeorge Will portraitGeorge WillSelf

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Seasons

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Miniseries2 episodes · 1997

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